# St Barnabas Pre-School

St Barnabas Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Barnabas Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Drive, Queens Park, Bournemouth, BH8 9JN, in Haddon Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-100521  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Barnabas Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Drive, Queens Park, Bournemouth, BH8 9JN
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01202 253471
- Website: https://www.stbarnabaspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 100521

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100521

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 100521). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100521)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100521)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100521)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/495195)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Barnabas Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Drive, Queens Park, Bournemouth, BH8 9JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.747418,-1.835576

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Littledown Centre, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Park School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlea House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlea-house-day-nursery-2653365) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-bournemouth-509660) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Barbara Rose Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbara-rose-pre-school-100499) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Park School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-school-nursery-2665826) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Pines Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pines-day-nursery-100474) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Stars Queens Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-queens-park-2637720) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Barnabas Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Barnabas Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Barnabas Pre-School take?

St Barnabas Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Barnabas Pre-School?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Barnabas Pre-School?

You can call 01202 253471 and visit www.stbarnabaspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100521)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Barnabas+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ-3w61MqYc0gRhTZnCWSJAPc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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